Sunday brings services to Texas blast scene

April 22, 2013 10:54 PM

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Pastor John Crowder delivers a sermon during a service for the First Baptist Church held in a field Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The church could not meet in their building because it was in a damage zone after a massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday night that killed 14 people and injured more than 160. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) less

Pastor John Crowder delivers a sermon during a service for the First Baptist Church held in a field Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The church could ... more

Photo: Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

Pastor John Crowder delivers a sermon during a service for the... Photo-4507289.60775 - Houston Chronicle

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Pastor John Crowder delivers a sermon for the First Baptist Church from an 18-wheeler parked in a hay field.

Pastor John Crowder delivers a sermon for the First Baptist Church from an 18-wheeler parked in a hay field.

Photo: Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

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Churchgoers huddle to pray after a service for the First Baptist Church in a field Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The church could not meet in their building because it was in a damage zone after a massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday night that killed 14 people and injured more than 160. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) less

Churchgoers huddle to pray after a service for the First Baptist Church in a field Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The church could not meet in their ... more

Photo: Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

Churchgoers huddle to pray after a service for the First Baptist... Photo-4507281.60775 - Houston Chronicle

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This Thursday April 18, 2013, aerial photo shows the remains of a fertilizer plant destroyed by an explosion in West, Texas. The massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday night killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) less

This Thursday April 18, 2013, aerial photo shows the remains of a fertilizer plant destroyed by an explosion in West, Texas. The massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday night killed at least 14 ... more

Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jason Reyes walks past a damaged apartment complex, Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday night killed 14 people and injured more than 160. (AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth, Pool) less

Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Jason Reyes walks past a damaged apartment complex, Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The massive explosion at the ... more

Patrick Weaver hugs a friend after an outdoor service for the First Baptist Church in a field Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. Weaver's home was destroyed after a massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday night that killed 14 people and injured more than 160. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) less

Patrick Weaver hugs a friend after an outdoor service for the First Baptist Church in a field Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. Weaver's home was ... more

Photo: Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

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Wheelchairs are seen outside a damaged apartment complex Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday night killed 14 people and injured more than 160. (AP Photo/Dallas Morning News, Michael Ainsworth, pool) less

Wheelchairs are seen outside a damaged apartment complex Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday ... more

DPS Sgt. Jason Reyes walks past an apartment complex, pictured on April 21, 2013, near the West Fertilizer plant explosion was destroyed from the blast in West, Texas. (Pool photo by Michael Ainsworth/Dallas Morning News/MCT) less

DPS Sgt. Jason Reyes walks past an apartment complex, pictured on April 21, 2013, near the West Fertilizer plant explosion was destroyed from the blast in West, Texas. (Pool photo by Michael Ainsworth/Dallas ... more

A nursing home, pictured on April 21, 2013, near the West Fertilizer plant explosion was destroyed from the blast in West, Texas. (Pool photo by Michael Ainsworth/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

A nursing home, pictured on April 21, 2013, near the West Fertilizer plant explosion was destroyed from the blast in West, Texas. (Pool photo by Michael Ainsworth/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

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A sign is seen on a pickup window as it passes near the ruins of the West Fertilizer Co. Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at the plant in West, Texas. The massive explosion Wednesday night killed 14 people and injured more than 160. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) less

A sign is seen on a pickup window as it passes near the ruins of the West Fertilizer Co. Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at the plant in West, Texas. The massive explosion Wednesday night ... more

Photo: Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

A sign is seen on a pickup window as it passes near the ruins of... Photo-4508436.60775 - Houston Chronicle

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Pastor John Crowder talks to his congregation during a service for the First Baptist Church held in a field Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The church could not meet in their building because it was in a damage zone after a massive explosion at the West Fertilizer Co. Wednesday night that killed 14 people and injured more than 160. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) less

Pastor John Crowder talks to his congregation during a service for the First Baptist Church held in a field Sunday, April 21, 2013, four days after an explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas. The church ... more

Photo: Charlie Riedel, Associated Press

Pastor John Crowder talks to his congregation during a service for... Photo-4507291.60775 - Houston Chronicle